2027 Winter Internship - External Quality System Intern

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Roche is seeking an External Quality System Intern in Mississauga, Canada. You will join a dynamic team and support strategic quality projects, with exposure to global quality systems and GxP compliance. The role offers hands-on experience while contributing to patient safety and product quality.

The 12‑month, full‑time internship (35 hours/week) starts January 2027 in a hybrid setup (3 days in office). Candidates are pursuing a Master’s in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering, with strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace for analysis and presentations.
• Understanding of quality standards and compliance relevant to GxP suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional team members on quality projects and initiatives.
• Support quality-related initiatives to maintain product compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in generating operational reports, presentations, and documentation for strategic planning.
• Partner with senior team members to identify process improvements and streamline daily operations.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to quality tools, systems, and processes within External Quality.

Skills

GxP knowledge

Quality systems

English communication

MS Office/Google Workspace

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

About the Role

As an External Quality System Intern, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring global access to safe, high‑quality products through robust external partnerships. In this role, you will work alongside experienced mentors to support strategic projects and learn how we drive continuous improvement across our supply chain. This opportunity offers hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical quality systems while making a direct impact on patient lives worldwide.

Opportunity

• Collaborate with cross‑functional team members on strategic and operational quality projects.
• Support quality‑related initiatives to maintain product compliance, quality standards, and continuous process improvement.
• Assist in generating essential operational reports, presentations, and documentation for strategic planning.
• Partner with senior team members to identify process improvements and streamline daily operations.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to quality tools, systems, and processes within the External Quality organization.
• Participate in cross‑departmental initiatives to understand business strategy and multi‑functional collaboration.

Who You Are

• You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• You are proficient with office productivity suites (such as MS Office or Google Workspace) for analysis and presentations.
• You demonstrate an understanding of quality standards and compliance relevant to GxP suppliers.
• You have a basic knowledge of standard industry quality frameworks (such as cGMP or ISO standards) or operational excellence concepts.

Additional Information

Term: 12-month full‑time (35 hours per week) internship starting January 2027.
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid model: minimum 3 days in office). Relocation benefits are not provided.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 57 416,00 and 75 358,50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors as determined by the company.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role. This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann‑La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.